It Is Possible to Explain When and Why There Are

question 22

Multiple Choice

It is possible to explain when and why there are age differences in social judgments (or when older adults hold different beliefs from other age groups) when

• A) we examine the specific content of social beliefs.
• B) we consider the strength of social beliefs.
• C) we know how likely social beliefs are to be activated automatically.
• D) all of these.

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Definitions:

Ecological Efficiency

The efficiency with which energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next in an ecosystem, notably low due to the second law of thermodynamics.

Detritivore

Organisms that feed on dead organic matter, playing a crucial role in decomposing and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.

Scavenger

An organism that consumes dead or decaying biomass, contributing to the decomposition process and nutrient cycling in an ecosystem.

Functional Diversity

The range and value of various functional roles performed by species within an ecosystem, contributing to its resilience, productivity, and stability.